Here are the top 10 butter tarts in Ontario, according to two Torontonians who were on a self-appointed mission to test every one through the Province.
Michael Deforge and Jullian Tamaki, both Toronto-based artists, documented all the butter tarts they were eating over a period of a few years. The duo’s list of “best tarts” is Toronto-centric (it is uncertain whether they ventured to southwestern or eastern Ontario?). A total of 6 of 10 places named in their list are in the City. Only two tart spots are outside of the GTA.
So, take it for what it is, here is the Torontonians’ list of “the top 10 butter tarts” – counted down in reverse order to allow your mouth to water in the revelation of the number one pick.
10 – Sweet Bliss, Toronto @ 1304 Queen St. E.
9 – Doo Doo’s, Bailieboro
8 – Karelia Kitchen, Toronto @ 1194 Bloor St. W.
7 – Harbord Street Bakery, Toronto @ 115 Harbord St.
6 – Maid’s Cottage, Newmarket
5 – Andrea’s Gerrard Street Bakery, Toronto @ 635 Gerrard St. E.
(photo credit – TO Blog)
4 – Bakerberry’s, Toronto chain
3 – Hansen’s Danish Bakery Shop, Toronto @ 1017 Pape Ave.
2 – Grandma’s Beach Treats, Wasaga Beach
1 – Betty’s, Cobourg
(photo credit – Northumberland News)
Read the original Toronto Life magazine piece – which includes photos and great annotated notes for each selection. Go here: The top 10 butter tarts in Ontario
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